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VN05 OVG

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,809 mi
Last recorded54,809 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 OVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 54,809 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 54,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 52,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 52,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 50,614 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 49,824 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 49,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 49,804 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 49,725 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 49,725 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 49,579 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 48,619 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 47,518 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 47,518 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,598 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2016 45,598 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 44,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre uneven wear

Fail 6 Aug 2015 44,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre uneven wear

Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,923 miles

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 7 Aug 2013 40,965 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off/s rear tyre wall light cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,258 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

Two nails in nearside rear tyre,and cracks to outer sidewall.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 35,772 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

Two nails in nearside rear tyre,and cracks to outer sidewall.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,714 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 29,647 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,662 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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VN05 OVG is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 65,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN05 OVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN05 OVG registered?

VN05 OVG is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is VN05 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN05 OVG shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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